News: An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Harivansh is participating in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania from 5th to 9th October. About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organisation of national parliaments. It promotes peace, democracy and sustainable development through parliamentary dialogue. Establishment: It began in 1889 as a small… Continue reading Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Category: International Organisations
FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28)
News: India highlighted its forest and landscape restoration initiatives at the 28th Session of COFO in Rome. About FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO) Aspect Details About Committee on Forestry (COFO) is Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)‘s highest global intergovernmental body on forestry. Establishment It was established by the FAO Conference at its 16th Session in… Continue reading FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28)
UN adopts First Declaration on Sea Level Rise
News: The United Nations General Assembly has adopted its first declaration on sea level rise, with member states, including the U.S.A, agreeing on a common text. About First-ever UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted its first-ever declaration on sea-level rise. It marks the first time that UN… Continue reading UN adopts First Declaration on Sea Level Rise
United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday addressed the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, UAE. About United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice is the world’s largest… Continue reading United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
International Whaling Commission and IWC-70
News: India underlined the need for conservation of whales and other cetaceans at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission. About International Whaling Commission The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is a global body responsible for management of whaling and conservation of whales. Headquarter: It is headquartered in Impington, United Kingdom. Set up under: It… Continue reading International Whaling Commission and IWC-70
UN Convention against Cybercrime
News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, aimed at strengthening global efforts to prevent and combat cybercrime. About UN Convention against Cybercrime The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime is a landmark global agreement adopted by 193 UN member states. Its goal is to strengthen international cooperation in the fight… Continue reading UN Convention against Cybercrime
OneSCD
News: India co-hosted the launch of OneSCD on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. About OneSCD OneSCD is a Global Partnership to advance equity and transform Sickle Cell Care. It is a multistakeholder and multisectoral global partnership established to coordinate existing efforts and support… Continue reading OneSCD
Visegrád Group
News: The Visegrad Group backed India’s inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. About Visegrád Group The Visegrád Group, also called the Visegrad Four (V4). It is an informal intergovernmental forum and a cultural and political alliance. Member Countries: The group consists of Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. Origin: The… Continue reading Visegrád Group
“Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative
News: India will join “Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative supporting UN-based multilateralism over “superpower” politics. About “Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative “Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative is a new, non-superpower global diplomatic grouping to reform global institutions and promote collective action. The idea has been coined at Partners for Multilateralism Summit held in New York… Continue reading “Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative
World Circular Economy Forum 2026
News: India is hosting the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar from September 15 to 18, for the first time in South Asia. About World Circular Economy Forum 2026 World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) is an annual global forum for sharing solutions and advancing the transition towards a circular economy. Origin: It was launched in… Continue reading World Circular Economy Forum 2026
